Aegon Ltd. (NYSE:AEG - Get Free Report) shares saw unusually-strong trading volume on Wednesday . Approximately 2,476,264 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 20% from the previous session's volume of 2,068,664 shares.The stock last traded at $6.22 and had previously closed at $6.26.
Aegon Price Performance
The company has a 50 day moving average of $5.86 and a 200 day moving average of $5.52. The company has a quick ratio of 0.08, a current ratio of 0.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48.
Aegon Increases Dividend
The business also recently announced a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Monday, July 8th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 17th will be paid a $0.1734 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 17th. This is an increase from Aegon's previous semi-annual dividend of $0.15. This represents a dividend yield of 4.9%.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Aegon
A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AEG. Bell Investment Advisors Inc boosted its holdings in Aegon by 461.5% during the 4th quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 4,301 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 3,535 shares during the period. BNP Paribas Arbitrage SNC acquired a new position in Aegon during the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Fortis Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Aegon during the first quarter worth approximately $34,000. Belpointe Asset Management LLC increased its position in Aegon by 3,154.7% during the first quarter. Belpointe Asset Management LLC now owns 8,625 shares of the financial services provider's stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 8,360 shares during the period. Finally, Allworth Financial LP grew its stake in shares of Aegon by 144.8% in the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 8,201 shares of the financial services provider's stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 4,851 shares during the last quarter. 4.32% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
About Aegon
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Aegon Ltd. provides insurance, pensions, retirement, and asset management services in the Americas, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers life, accident, property and casualty, and health insurance; annuities, retirement plans, and mutual funds; mortgage loans; and individual retirement accounts, as well as stable value, investment management, and digital banking solutions.
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